The City of Richmond is asking for residents' feedback on what to do with six heritage homes in Terra Nova.
The six homes, listed on the Heritage Inventory, can be found on a 63-acre site, now referred to as the Terra Nova Historical Area, where former farmland properties are being preserved for park purposes.
Four of the six homes are vacant and of the vacant homes, three are unrestored with one in poor condition. One of the city-owned homes was also recently acquired as a residential house.
These four vacant buildings are:
- Parsons House at 2640 River Rd.
- Cannery Store at 2760 River Rd.
- Mellis House at 2840 River Rd.
- City-owned home at 2380 Westminster Hwy.
The Edwardian Cottage, 2680 River Rd., is also listed in the Heritage Inventory, but is fully restored and currently used by the Thompson Community Association for the Terra Nova Nature School.
Meanwhile, the Terra Nova Red Barn, at 2631 Westminster Hwy., also listed as a historical asset, has a multipurpose room and a commercial kitchen that is rented by community members.
The homes are included within the city's historical park assets and are part of the city's program plan.
Richmond is looking to see how people relate to these homes and what programs could be offered to future visitors.
There are three opportunities to provide input:
- Attend a public open house on Tuesday, April 9, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Community Centre (5151 Granville Avenue)
- Attend a public open house on Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Terra Nova Rural Park (in the Red Barn at 2631 Westminster Highway)
- Complete a 10-minute online survey from April 3, to 23 at LetsTalkRichmond.ca
For more information on the Terra Nova Historical Assets Program Plan, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca/TerraNovaProgramPlan or email [email protected].
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